Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pioneer CD-ROM Drive! The unit is packaged with floppy

disks that contain device drivers necessary for installing the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive to your IBM-PC or

compatible computer. The device drivers allow the CD-ROM Drive and the computer to communicate

and exchange data. On the next page is a SET UP & DRIVER INSTALLATION OVERVIEW which

explains step-by-step how to install the device driver software and how to use your CD-ROM Drive.

In this manual, "Drive" means Single CD-ROM Drive, CD-ROM Writer and CD-ROM Changer.

Sentences with the single disc mark “1

” are explanations relating to the Single CD-ROM Drive and

CD-ROM Writer. Sentences with the multi-disc mark “6

” are explanations relevant to the CD-ROM

Changer.

Please be sure to carefully review the instructions in this manual prior to installing the software device

drivers. Here is a summary of each chapter:

Chapter 1 includes the Introduction to this Manual, a brief summary of the following

chapters and an overview of the setup and installation of your driver.

Chapter 2 includes Pre-Installation Notes. These notes reference how to make a back-up of

your driver diskettes, include recommendations, explains typing conventions

used in this manual and provides tips for the user of IBM-PC or compatible

computers.

Chapter 3 is an Inspection Checklist for the IBM-PC and Compatibles Driver Diskette.

Chapter 4 outlines the Macintosh Driver Installation Process.

Chapter 5 has Questions and Answers that will provide assistance with the operation and

set up of your new Pioneer CD-ROM Drive.

Set-Up & Driver Installation Overview

1) Install a SCSI host adapter (interface card) in the IBM PC or compatible computer. For proper

installation of the host adapter, please refer to the interface card manual.

2) With the computer power turned OFF, connect the Pioneer Drive to the computer SCSI interface

card using the proper SCSI cable.

3) Set the SCSI ID number on the CD-ROM Drive. When it is the only device attached to an IBM or

compatible computer, the factory-set SCSI ID at 0 should work fine. Otherwise, set the SCSI ID to a

number that is not used by any other device on the SCSI bus.

4) Power-ON the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive.

5) Power-ON the computer. Verify you computer is free of any virus and back-up the driver diskettes

included with the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive.

6) Launch the Installer program included on the driver diskette. This program allows you to do a full

or custom installation of the software drivers. See Chapters 3 & 4 for details.

7) Reboot your computer. Follow the "Operations Check" for IBM-PC and compatibles or for

Macintosh. You are ready to use your Pioneer CD-ROM Drive. If you encounter any difficulties, refer to

Troubleshooting Appendices at the back of this manual.

Pre-Installation Notes

Back Up Diskettes

The license agreement that is enclosed with your Pioneer product allows you to make a backup copy of

the driver diskettes, in case your originals become lost, damaged or corrupted. We strongly recommend

that you take this precautionary step before you proceed with the installation of your software device

drivers. Please be sure to verify your computer is free of any virus before making your backup copy.

Your DOS operating system comes with a utility such as a [DISKCOPY] and/or [COPY] command which

you can use to make a duplicate disk. Follow the instructions in your DOS manual. Once the files have

been backed up, it is a good idea to date and label the disk.

6

IBM-PC & Compatibles Users, Check SCSI Host Adapter

Make sure the SCSI host adapter (interface card) you are using supports multiple Logical Unit Numbers,

(“LUNs”). A LUN is an address assignment which allocates a separate drive letter to each of the 6 CD-

ROM discs.

Example:

Floppy Drives ≡ Drive Letters A and B

Hard Drive ≡ Drive Letter C

CD-ROM Discs ≡ Drive Letters D,E,F,G,H and I

Most SCSI host adapters do support multiple LUNs, but we recommend you check the card's

documentation or call the manufacturer to verify that your interface card will meet this requirement.

Conventions used in this manual

This Installation Guide uses the following conventions to help you interpret and follow the information

provided as you install and use the device driver software:

Characteristic and/or Key Comment / Definition

Bold Type represents a command which you must type. To carry out a command,type the bold-faced word(s) then press [ENTER].Example: If you are instructed to type A:, type A, type : (colon), thenpress the [ENTER] key.

[ ] Square Square brackets are used to surround the key name or key sequencewhich you must press to execute a given command. (DO NOT type thesquare brackets.)

[Function Keys] appear as bold faced text in square brackets.Example: Pressing the [F1] key will bring up the On-Line Help.

Italics Italics are used to emphasize a point.

Bold Italics are used when referencing another section in this book

BOLD SMALL CAPS indicate Menu Titles.

ALL CAPS indicate a menu selection.Example: Select INSTALL from the QUICK INSTALL MENU.

[ENTER] indicates the ENTER key is to be pressed to confirm a menu selection.Some instructions in this manual simply state [ENTER] withoutinstructing you to press the key. In those instances, the word Press isunderstood.

√ The check mark is used to indicate a helpful hint or to note additionaland pertinent information.

DOS / WINDOWS 3.1 Device Driver Installation

Inspection Checklist/PC

Pioneer CD-ROM Drives for DOS & WINDOWS 3.1 (not for WINDOWS 95 and WINDOWS NT) are

packaged with a floppy disk containing software device drivers for IBM-PC and compatible computers.

The disk contains a Setup Program; a file to load and remove the MPC control utility; DRDUTL, a

program that changes the device driver working mode; and DISC, a program that exchanges drive letters.

Also included on the disk is XDISC(*6), a program for use with Pioneer six disc changers that allows

assignment of one drive letter to each daisy-chained Pioneer CD-ROM Changer. You do not need

XDISC to use the Pioneer Single CD-ROM Drive/Writer or to daisy chain several Single CD-ROM units.

Before you proceed with the installation, verify that you have the necessary files on the diskette.

Please be sure to read and then follow these steps in order:

• Exit your current computer application and go to the DOS prompt.

• Insert the diskette into the “A” or “B” drive.

• Type DIR A:\ or DIR B:\ where A or B is the letter of the drive into which the diskette has

been placed. Press [ENTER]. The following files should be listed in the directory on the

screen:

SETUP.EXE PC-AT (Directory)

NOTE: On the PC98 system, the files SETUP98.EXE, MANUAL_J.TXT and PC-98

(Directory) will be displayed.

• At the C:\ prompt, type DIR A:\PC-AT (or if you are using the B: drive, type DIR B:\PC-

AT) and [ENTER]. The following file names should be listed on the screen:

RD600.SYS DRD60PS.SYSDRD60ASP.SYS MPC.COMMPCRMV.COM DISC.EXEDRDUTL.EXE XDISC.EXE

If your disk does not contain all of the files listed above, please contact your Authorized Pioneer Dealer

or call the Pioneer Bulletin Board System using your computer, modem and computer software to obtain

current drivers. (See Appendix D, Pioneer Technical Resource Numbers.) After you’ve verified the

contents of the disk, proceed to the next page, Installation instructions.

Installation

Installing software drivers so you can use your Pioneer CD-ROM Drive with your computer is easy! This

flow chart details the installation process. NOTE: Launch the Setup Program from DOS, not WINDOWS.

If you launch the Setup Program from WINDOWS, the installation may not finish correctly.

DOS

⇓

Insert the IBM-PC & Compatible Driver Diskette into the floppy drive on your computer.

⇓

At the DOS Prompt, type A: (B:) to change to the drive you are installing the software from.

Press [ENTER].

⇓

At the A:\ or B:\ DOS Prompt, type SETUP and [ENTER]. This will begin the Setup Program.

Note: The screen may go blank for a few seconds while the program loads.

(See the following pages for details about using the Setup Program.)

⇓

Once the program has finished loading, the message Installation is completed will appear.

⇓

Reboot your computer.

⇓

You are ready to use your Drive. (See page 3-8, Using your Pioneer CD-ROM Drive.)

When the Setup Program is launched, the screen will display the Program Start and Default Setting

screen (see figure below).

************************************************************************

******* PIONEER CD-ROM DEVICE DRIVER SETUP PROGRAM Ver.2.23A *******

******* Copyright 1995 PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION *******

************************************************************************

This program starts an installation in the following conditions.

[1] Boot Drive : C:

[2] Install Directory : C:\PIONEER

[3] Device Driver (**) : for ASPI manager type

< Start Up >

| |

| Do you start an installation on this condition? |

| (Y/N): [Y]. If you have any change, select N. |

| |

(**) <Selectable device drivers list>

* for ASPI manager type (DRD60ASP.SYS)

* for Future Domain interface type (DRD600.SYS)

* for IBM SCSI adapter/A type (DRD60PS.SYS)

<Quit: ESC key, HELP: F1 key>

Figure 1(?) - DOS/WINDOWS - Install Default Settings

These default settings are suitable for most computer configurations. To accept the INSTALL parameters

press [ENTER] from the START UP menu.

If you need to change the settings, type N and [ENTER]. The screen will change to the SETUP menu.

************************************************************************

******* PIONEER CD-ROM DEVICE DRIVER SETUP PROGRAM Ver.2.23A *******

******* Copyright 1995 PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION *******

************************************************************************

This program starts an installation in the following conditions.

[1] Boot Drive : C:

[2] Install Directory : C:\PIONEER

[3] Device Driver (**) : for ASPI manager type

< Main Menu >

| |

| Select a change item. (1-3): [1] |

| |

(**) <Selectable device drivers list>

* for ASPI manager type (DRD60ASP.SYS)

* for Future Domain interface type (DRD600.SYS)

* for IBM SCSI adapter/A type (DRD60PS.SYS)

<Quit: ESC key, HELP: F1 key>

Figure 2(?) - DOS/WINDOWS - Select Change Item

Change Boot Drive

If you wish to change the drive from which MS-DOS will boot, type 1 to select CHANGE BOOT DRIVE.

The default boot drive (c:\) will be displayed (see figure below).

To change the default drive form C to another drive, type in the letter which corresponds to the drive you

wish to change to and press [ENTER].

< [1] Change Boot Drive >

| |

| Boot Drive : [C] |

| |

| |

Figure 3(?) - DOS/WINDOWS - Change Boot Drive

Change Install Directory

The Install Directory is the directory path the driver files will be copied to. The default directory path is

C:\PIONEER. To change the directory path, type 2 to select CHANGE INSTALL DIRECTORY. This

will display the current Install Directory path and ask for the new directory path (see figure below). Type

in the name of the new directory path and press [Enter]. The directory path is now changed and you will

be returned to the SETUP MENU.)

< [2] Change Install Directory >

| |

| Install Directory: |

| current —> C:\PIONEER |

| change —> |

| |

| |

Figure 4(?) - DOS/WINDOWS - Change Install Directory

Change Device Driver

ASPI Manager Type is the default device driver setting. (This is the driver for the adapter that is

connected to the CD-ROM drive.) Using the numerical keys or arrow keys to change the driver, type in

or scroll to the number of the replacement driver and press [ENTER].

< [3] Change Device Driver >

| |

| Select a device driver. (1-3): [1] |

| 1. for ASPI manager type (most popular) |

| 2. for Future Domain interface type |

| 3. for IBM SCSI adapter/A type |

| |

Figure 5(?) - DOS/WINDOWS - Change Device Driver

The parameters are now changed and you are returned to the SETUP MENU. To continue with theinstallation, press [ENTER].

NOTE: At anytime during the Setup Program you may abort the installation by pressing the [ESC] key

repeatedly until the QUIT menu appears. For On-Line Help, press the [f1] at anytime. The HELP

screen may be scrolled by using the arrow keys. To quilt HELP, press [ESC] or the [f1] keys

After the driver files have been copied, the Setup Program will ask you if you would like to have the

files CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT rewritten (see Figure 6(?)). If you trust the changes made by

Set Up Program, type Y and press [ENTER]. The original versions of CONFIG.SYS and

AUTOEXEC.BAT are saved as backup files and will now have the extension .DRM. If you do not wish

the Setup. If you do not wish the Setup Program to make the changes to these files for you, type N and

[ENTER]. Your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files will remain unchanged.

< Rewrite Files >

| |

| Do you rewrite CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT ? (Y/N): [Y] |

| |

Figure 6(?) - DOS/WINDOWS - Rewrite Files

The installation is now complete. On the screen will appear the following alert message (Figure 7(?)

below).

NOTE: If you selected not to have Setup Program change your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT

files, the message in Figure 7(?) will change slightly to indicate those files were unchanged.

************************************************************************

******* PIONEER CD-ROM DEVICE DRIVER SETUP PROGRAM Ver.2.23A *******

******* Copyright 1995 PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION *******

************************************************************************

Installation is completed.

Setup Program altered CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT as follows.

CONFIG.SYS :

---> (altered)

DEVICE=C:\PIONEER\DRD60ASP.SYS /D:MSCD001 /C:CDP

Previous CONFIG.SYS has been saved to CONFIG.DRM.

AUTOEXEC.BAT :

---> (altered)

C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001

Previous AUTOEXEC.BAT has been saved to CONFIG.DRM.

A:\>

Figure 7(?) - DOS/WINDOWS - Installation completed

NOTE: If you selected not to have the Setup Program rewrite the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT

files, refer to the following example to edit the files yourself. The Device Name MSCD??? in the

CONFIG.SYS file should match the MSCD??? Device Name in AUTOEXEC.BAT. Refer to the example

of MSCD001 in the example below:

CONFIG.SYS:

LASTDRIVE=Z

x:\install-dir\DRD60XXX.SYS /D:MSCD??? /C:CDP

AUTOEXEC.BAT:

x:\xxx\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD???

Operations Check

You will have completed a successful installation when:

• The Pioneer software drivers are installed;

• The CD-ROM Drive is correctly connected to your computer; and

• Messages similar to those below appear on your monitor during boot up:

PIONEER CD-ROM DEVICE DRIVER VER x.xx

for MSCDEX Ver. x.xx - IBM PC-XT/AT/AX PS/2/55, Future Domain

Copyright (c) Pioneer Electronic Corporation. 1990-199x

Portion (c) 1986-199x Future Domain Corporation

Inquiry ID=0 : PIONEER CD-ROM DRxxxX XXXX

The LDP/CDP Device Driver for SCSI model Ver. 1.03

Copyright (c) Pioneer Electronic Corporation. 1990,1991

C:\>DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001

MSCDEX Version 2.23

Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1986-1993. All rights reserved.

Drive E: = Drive MSCD001 unit 0

Figure 10 - DOS/WINDOWS - Operations Check on Boot-Up

Note: If the messages scroll by too quickly to read, you can pause the screen by quickly pressing [CTRL

+ S]. To continue with the boot up, press any key.

Note: A different starting drive letter can be selected using the Command Line switch /L: in

Device line. See APPENDIX for more information.

Note: Depending on your specific computer configuration, additional lines may be interspersed and some

of the lines in the Operations Check Screen may vary from those described above.

Using Your Pioneer CD-ROM Drive

You are now ready to use the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive connected to your computer system.

For use under DOS follow the instructions shown on the left side of the chart. For use under WINDOWS

3.1, follow the instructions on the right:

DOS WINDOWS 3.1

⇓ ⇓1

Place the CD-ROM disc in the traylabel side UP

6

Place the CD-ROM discs in themagazine trays label side Down

1

Place the CD-ROM disc in the tray labelside UP

6

Place the CD-ROM discs in themagazine trays label side Down

⇓ ⇓Turn on the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive. Turn on the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive.

⇓ ⇓Restart your computer. Restart your computer.

⇓ ⇓To access CD-ROM Disc from DOS To access CD-ROM disc from WINDOWS

3.1⇓ ⇓

At the DOS Prompt, type the drive letter youwish to access as shown in the followingexample:

Double Click on the File Manager in theMain Program group.

C:\>E: ([ENTER].) CD-ROM icons appear at the top of the FileManager Window, next to the original driverletters.

⇓ ⇓Type DIR ([ENTER]) Double Click on the icon to access the disc.

Figure 11 - DOS/WINDOWS - Using the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive

Installing More Than One Pioneer CD-ROM Drive

Two or more Pioneer drives can be installed on one SCSI chain by using the Pioneer device drivers for

IBM-PCs and compatibles that ship with the unit. Use a 50 Pin SCSI ribbon cable to connect internal

drives. Make sure the drives in the middle of the chain are not terminated and the last drive is

terminated. Assign each drive it’s own specific SCSI ID number.

The Pioneer device drivers contain an Auto SCSI ID Search feature that automatically finds the Pioneer

drives on the SCSI chain and assigns the correct number of drive letters for the number of discs installed.

(ex. for the DR-U124X, set the SCSI ID using pins on the back of the unit. The number of discs installed,

of course, is always one.) NOTE: Any combination of single or six-disc Pioneer CD-ROM drives can be

daisy chained: DR-U124X, DRM-624X, etc.

Using XDisc to Assign Single Drive Letters to Each DriveA special utility, XDISC.EXE, is included on the Pioneer Driver Diskette. It was written to allow a

single drive letter to be assigned to Pioneer six-disc changers. If you edit the CONFIG.SYS file and then

launch XDISC, one drive letter will be assigned for each Pioneer CD-ROM drive installed on the SCSI

Chain. When daisy chaining only Single Disc Drives, XDISC is not needed.

To daisy chain three drives, for example: a DR-U124X, a Pioneer DRM-624X and a Pioneer DRM-602X,

and to assign each drive a single drive letter, edit the CONFIG.SYS Pioneer Device Driver line to

include an /N: parameter switch set to 0 for each drive.

DEVICE= C:\PIONEER\DRD600.SYS /D:MSCD001 /N: 0,0,0 /C:CDP

Then, activate XDISC by typing C:\Pioneer\Xdisc. Once XDISC is launched, type XDISC F 3 to access

the third disc in the changer assigned drive letter “F”. NOTE: Do not set 0 and other numbers together as

/N: settings. To use XDISC the /N: switch must be set to all 0s.

Multi Player Control (MPC) Program

NOTE: MPC DOES NOT WORK FOR THE CD-ROM WRITER.

MPC for DOS

The Multi Player Control v1.2 is a memory resident “audio” remote control program for the Pioneer CD-

ROM Drive. Multi Player Control operates the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive as a CD Player during execution

of most programs on a PC. Multi Player Control consists of one file to make it resident in memory and

another program to remove it from memory. Use MPC.COM to install Multi Player Control Program and

use MPCRMV.COM to remove it from memory.

Install MPC by typing C:\ PIONEER\MPC.COM. Once installed, MPC can be activated anytime by

pressing (at the same time) the [ALT+ HYPHEN] keys. Within this program, you can select the disc

and/or track number, instruct the unit to play, pause, or eject the disc, and you can control the volume.

Use the arrow key to select functions, and press the space key or enter key to execute a selected

function. Use the [ESC] key to close the MPC window. Type C:\ PIONEER\MPCRMV.COM to

remove the program.

Direct commands can be sent to the player from within MPC. Select the Command function to activate

the command window. Type a specific mnemonic command string such as TR3SEPL [ENTER]. This

will cause the drive to search (SE) to Track 3 (TR3) and Play (PL). To turn Key Lock ON and disable

the eject button on the front of the player, send the command 1KL [ENTER] (where 1=ON and KL=Key

Lock). To turn Key Lock off, send the command 0KL [ENTER]. When a command is sent and received

by the player, an R will be transmitted from the player confirming receipt and execution of the

command. Pioneer LaserFacts Document #32170 contains a complete list of CDP commands to control

the CD-ROM Drive. See Appendix C, Pioneer LaserFacts System for instructions on how to obtain the

document list.

Calling MPC within Windows 3.1

The MPC program may be used in Windows. Run Program Manager and open the MS-DOS Prompt icon.

Read instructions and press [ALT+ENTER] to open a DOS window within Windows 3.1. This window

can be moved and made smaller. Within that Window, press [ALT+ HYPHEN] to bring up MPC. Press

[ESC] at any point to put MPC away. Type EXIT to return to Windows.

MPC for DOS Error Message:

“Device Driver Not installed. MPC Program is not resident”

MPC.COM will not install if the device driver is not installed or if the /C:CDP switch has not been

included in the Pioneer device driver line. Check the Pioneer device driver line in CONFIG.SYS to

make sure that the Pioneer driver has been loaded and the /C:CDP switch is at the end of the device

driver line. Install the driver if it has not been installed, and/or type in /C:CDP at the end of the device

driver line if it is missing.

Failure to Remove MPC Program

If, for some reason, the MPC program is not removed after you type C:\Pioneer\MPCRMV.COM, the

next time the machine is boot up, the system will default to MPC not active, i.e., the next time the

machine is restarted, MPC will not appear.

Disc Exchange (DISC) Program

This program exchanges CD-ROM drive letters. Type C:\PIONEER\DISC E: F: to exchange drive E

with drive F. Type DISC DeviceName -R to return the order of discs to the original state (ex. Device

Name is MSCD001).

Driver Utility (DRDUTL) Program

Use this utility program ONLY when your application program requests to change the mode of a

DRD600 series CD-ROM Device Driver.

Type C:\PIONEER\DRDUTL E: MODE:{ON/OFF} to change the mode of Device Driver.

MODE DEFAULT

------------------------------------------------

CHKDSK OFF

SEEK ON

VDRTRY ON

Questions and Answers

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about Pioneer CD-ROM Drives.

What if there is no sound audible?The disc is probably outputting Compressed Audio. This data needs to be transferred from the unit to the

host computer for decompression and conversion to audio. Make sure you have a sound card installed to

handle these tasks. If you do have a sound card installed and are still unable to hear compressed audio,

check with the sound card manufacturer or disc publisher.

If the audio is CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio), it will be output through the headphone jack on

the front of the unit, or through the audio connector on the back of the unit to an amplifier and speakers,

powered speakers, or a sound board. To test that these connections have all been made properly, insert a

compact audio disc (CD) into the disc tray, make sure the drivers are properly installed, then use MPC

or Media Player under Windows to play the CD in the Drive.

Will a combination sound card/SCSI interface card work with Pioneer CD-ROM Drives?A sound card with a SCSI interface included will work fine with Pioneer drives, as long as the SCSI

card is ASPI compliant. Install the ASPI Manager that ships with the SCSI interface card, then install

ASPI compatible drivers, Pioneer DRD60ASP.SYS. If possible, make sure the card is compatible with a

50 pin SCSI connector.

Can I use a Pioneer CD-ROM Drive with a sound card?You can use the Pioneer units with any sound card as long as the card is supported by the actual

software on the CD-ROM disc that you are using. Remember, if the CD-ROM disc uses compressed

audio, you will need a sound card. Contact the CD-ROM disc publisher or distributor to find out what

sound cards the product supports before you purchase a CD-ROM disc that includes compressed audio.

What should I do if the BUSY light flashes at one second intervals and the drive does not respond tocommands?

This is a visual indicator from the drive that something is affecting the CD-ROM Drive’s ability to

perform. It may be a mechanical problem. Call Pioneer End-User Technical Support for more

information. See Appendix D, Pioneer Technical Resource Numbers.

What should I do if the disc tray/magazine will not eject from the unit?

There are two possible causes of this symptom. One is that the software has locked the disc into the

machine and will not let the user eject the disc. The other is that the user has set the last jumper pin or

Dip Switch to Eject Disable position, thereby disabling the eject switch on the front panel. In either

case, to remove the disc, make sure that the last jumper switch or Dip Switch is in the Eject Enable

position. Then turn your system OFF and back ON. This should allow the front panel eject button to

work.

Note: If the disc still does not eject, call Pioneer End-User Technical Support. See Appendix D, Pioneer

Technical Resource Numbers.

What should I do if the CD-ROM Changer always inserts the first or same disc, no matter whichdisc the software has been instructed to use?

The software package was probably written to work with a Single CD-ROM Drive. Try placing the disc

in the first slot and then reinstall the application. Contact the software manufacturer to see if a version of

the software exists that supports multiple subunits.

If you are using an ASPI compatible host adapter, the ASPI Manager may require an /L: or /ET:

statement to enable access to multiple logical units. Refer to the documentation accompanying the host

adapter or contact the host adapter manufacturer.

Troubleshooting IBM-PC DOS/WINDOWS Driver Installation

If the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive does not respond after running through the Operations Check on page 3-7

of this Software Installation Guide, note any error messages that may appear in the Inquiry ID line on

boot up. Error messages and how to correct them are described on individual pages of this Appendix as

indicated below. If you do need to call for Pioneer End-User CD-ROM Technical Support, please be

prepared to describe any error messages and the contents of the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT

files in your system (See Appendix D, Pioneer Technical Resource Numbers). This will help Pioneer

Industrial Representatives solve your problem more quickly.

Page No.

1. Driver Error Messages

• SCSI interface card can’t communicate with drive A-2

• Time-out during selection phase A-4

• Time-out waiting for initial bus free phase status phase or data phase A-5

• Characters on the Inquiry “ID=0” line are jumbled A-5

• The "Inquiry ID=0 Pioneer CD-ROM DR . . . . . ." line is blank A-6

2. MSCDEX Error Messages

• CDR101 Not Ready Reading Drive D A-7

• CDR 103 Disk is not ISO 9660 or High Sierra A-8

• Device Driver Not Found A-8

• Incorrect DOS Version A-9

3. DOS Error Message

• Invalid Drive Specification A-9

4. Hardware Issues. What to do if.......

• The tray will not eject from the Drive A-10

• The BUSY light flashes at one-second intervals and the drive does not

respond to commands A-11

• Boot problems A-11

3. Power down the computer and check to make sure theSCSI cables are securely attached within the computer.

1. Verify that the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive has been turnedON

2. Make sure you are using the SCSI Cable that goes withyour interface card.

For information about the correct cable to use with otherSCSI Cards, contact the SCSI interface card manufactureror dealer.

4. Make sure both ends of the SCSI chain are terminated.The interface card is considered the first device on the chain and typically isterminated by the manufacturer. If the Pioneer drive is the only device on thechain or if it is the last device on a chain, make sure termination is ON. If it is inthe middle of a SCSI chain, turn termination OFF. The third jumper from the lefton the back panel sets termination. Open is OFF, jumpered is ON.

This means the driver could notlocate the drive on the SCSI bus.The device driver was, however,able to locate the interface card.

1. Verify that the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive is turned ON.

2. Has the SCSI ID number set on the back of the Pioneerdriver been changed since the software drivers were installed?If so, go into the CONFIG.SYS and after D:MSCD000 statemententer /S:1, or the number from 0-7 that the changer SCSI IDhas been set to. Make sure there is no other device on theSCSI bus with the same SCSI ID number.

3. Verify that the correct cable is connected to both the interface cardin the PC and to the Pioneer Drive.

For information about the correct cable to use with other SCSIinterface cards, contact the manufacturer or dealer.

Drive

Drive

1. Check termination. If the Pioneer drive isnly device or the lastdevice on the SCSI Chain, termination should be ON. If it is in themiddle of a SCSI Chain, termination should be OFF. The thirdjumper from the left on the back of the unit sets the termination.When the pin is open, termination is OFF and when the pin isjumpered termination is ON.

1. Pow er dow n the computer and re-seat the cable. Makesure it is securely attached. If the problem persists, replacethe cable.

2. Check termination. If Pioneer drive is the only device orthe last device on the SCSI chain, termination should be ON. Ifit is in the middle of a SCSI chain, termination should be OFF.

2. Power down the computer and the drive, disconnect the cable fromthe back of the computer and restart. If you get an error message thatreads “Time Out During Selection Phase”, you may have a bad cable or a poorconnection. Reseat the cable or change it and try again.

Drive

Drive

Drive6 Set

Verify that the disc is in the player label side up1

6 Verify that the discs are in the player label side down1.

Also check to make sure the disc is not scratched and that it does not have a loy of finger prints on it. If thedisc has finger prints on it, it can be cleaned by drawing a soft cloth from the center hole to the edge of thedisc; never use a circular motion. Excessive scratches may make the disc unreadable.

DR

Drive

Drive

Drive

63. If s o me, b ut no t al l s i x dri v e l e t t ers are av ai l ab l e ,p l ace an / N: s t at ement o n t he Pi o neer Dev i ce Dri v er l i ne i nCONFIG. SY SAfter the MSCD001, add a statement that reads; /N:6 (Refer to Appendix C for acomplete description of parameters available in the Device Driver Line in theConfig.Sys.)

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Cartridge will noteject from the

Changer

1. There are two possible causes of this symptom. One is that thesoftware has locked the magazine into the machine and will not let the usereject it. The other is that the user has set the last DIP switch UP/ON so ithas disabled the EJECT button on the front panel.

2. In either case, to remove the magazine, make sure the last DIPswitch is DOWN, then turn the Pioneer Changer OFF and back ON. Thisshould allow the front panel EJECT button to work. NOTE: The DRM-602Xprovides a light on the front panel of the unit that indicates if the EJECTbutton is disabled, locking the magazine.

1. Use the most current version of the driver. Current Pioneer CD-ROMChanger drivers are available on the Pioneer Electronic Bulletin Board. See Appendix E, Pioneer Technical Resource Numbers

3. If a disc tray is stuck, refusing to allow the magazine to eject,contact Pioneer Technical Support or Pioneer Service.

The drive always insertsthe first or the same disc,no matter which disc the

software has beeninstructed to use

3. The software package was probably written to work with a singleCD-ROM. Try placing the disc in the first slot and then re-install theapplication. If this works, contact the software manufacturer to see if aversion of the software exists that supports multiple sub-units.

2. Contact ASPI interface card manufacturer for information about ASPIManager Switches. The ASPI Manager may require /L: statement or /ET:statement to enable a number of logical units.

Hardware Issues: Cartridge will not eject from the ChangerThe Changer always inserts the first or the same disc

The Changer always inserts the first or the same disc, no matter which disc the software has been instructed to use

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BUSY light Flashesat one-second

intervals

1. This is a visual indicator from the drive that something iswrong with the drive, affecting its ability to perform. It may be amechanical problem. Or, the drive may be in test mode.

2. Make sure the switch for Test Mode is DOWN/OFF. Refer toOperating Instructions. For almost all DOS applications, only theterminator switch on the DRM-602X should be up. All others on theDRM602X and all switches on the DRM604X should be down.

1. It you are not booting from a SCSI hard drive using this SCSIinterface card card, and if there is a boot ROM on the interfacecard, the boot ROM should be removed or disabled using softwareoptions.

2. If booting from a SCSI Hard drive, make sure the SCSI IDs donot conflict and that termination on the SCSI interface card isdisabled. Consult documentation for interface card manufacturer.NOTE: The hard drive should be terminated as the first device on thechain and if the the Pioneer Changer is the only other device on the line,it should also be terminated.

Boot problems or theunit only accesses

Drive D

3. Verify that the Pioneer Changer is functioning properly. Refer toTB #168 to run a Self-Test on the unit and to TB #169 to run an AudioPlay test. These documents are available as 32 169 & 32 170 on thePioneer LaserFacts System; see Appendix F.

Hardware Issues: The BUSY light flashes and one-scond intervalsBoot problems or the unit only accesses Drive D

Drive

Installation Overview for IBM-PC & Compatibles

Device Driver & MSCDEX FileThe INSTALL program adds a line to the CONFIG.SYS file which tells the system to load the device

driver that is correct for the SCSI host adapter installed in the computer and it adds or modifies a line in

the computer’s AUTOEXEC.BAT file to access MSCDEX (Microsoft CD Extensions).

Device Driver Loaded into CONFIG.SYSThe device driver line in the CONFIG.SYS indicates the Directory and PATH where it is located, as

well as the SCSI ID number of the CD-ROM Drive, and it installs the CDP commands. The

CONFIG.SYS file should look similar to this:

DEVICE = C:\PIONEER\DRD600.SYS /D:MSCD001 /C:CDP

The device driver allows communication to take place between a computer system and a peripheral

device. It is loaded when the system is booted. Pioneer supplies the following three device drivers for

use with several common SCSI host adapters:

1. DRD600.SYS

This device driver works with the Future Domain SCSI host adapters (the TMC and MCS

series) and with the Pioneer DD-C5002 SCSI host adapter.

2. DRD60PS.SYS

This device driver works with the IBM SCSI host adapters for PS/2s.

3. DRD60ASP.SYS

This device driver works with any ASPI compatible host adapter. NOTE: When using an ASPI

compatible host adapter, obtain the ASPI Manager file from the host adapter manufacturer or distributor.

Install the ASPI Manager before you run the Pioneer Driver Installation Program. During the

INSTALLATION procedure, indicate the type of SCSI host adapter installed in your computer, i.e., ASPI

Compatible, DD-C5002, FUTURE DOMAIN, or IBM. (The default is Future Domain.) The INSTALL

program then loads the proper driver into the CONFIG.SYS file. (See page B-2 for a description of the

Device Driver Command Line Switches and page B-3 for a description of the MSCDEX Command Line

Switches.)

Device Driver command line switches:

DEVICE = C:\DEV\DRD600.SYS /D:MSCD000 /C:CDP

Switch Description Example

/D:

(device name)

Specifies the device name of the CD-ROM device.

This name MUST agree with the device name declared

in MSCDEX.

/D:MSCD000

/N:n1[,n2] Specifies the number of CD-ROM discs that are in the

magazine.

This is installed automatically with Version 2.0 and

above of the drivers. You may not see this switch in the

device driver line.

/N:1

/C:

(device name)

Specifies the device name of the character device for

CDP control.

/C:CDP

/S:n1[;h1][,n2[;h2]] Specifies the SCSI ID and the host adapter number of

the Pioneer Drive unit.

This must be the same SCSI ID as the one set by the dip

switches. This is installed automatically with Version 2.0

and above of the drivers. You may not see this switch in

the device driver line.

/S:0

/B or /E Specifies whether or not the device driver should load in

a look ahead buffer for prefetch.

B -> Conventional Memory

E -> Expanded Memory

MSCDEX.EXE command line switches:

MSCDEX /D:MSCD000

Switch Description Example

/D:

(device name)

Specifies the device name of the CD-ROM device.

This name MUST agree with the device name declared

in driver.

/D:MSCD000

/M:n Specifies the number of cache buffers for MSCDEX to

allocate.

/M:24

/E Tells MSCDEX to use EMS (Expanded) memory for the

cache buffers. If EMS is available, this can save lots of

RAM.

/L:

(drive letter)

Specifies for MSCDEX the drive letter to start assigning

the CD-ROM discs.

/L:M

/V Provides memory usage statistics on how much memory

is used by buffers, memory resident code, and resident

data.

/K Tells MSCDEX to use Kanji file structures if present.

/S Tells MSCDEX to patch DOS to allow sharing of CD-

ROM drives on MS-NET based networks.

Initialization

Rebooting the computer after installation will initialize the changes made to your AUTOEXEC.BAT and

CONFIG.SYS files enabling your PC to recognize and communicate with the Pioneer CD-ROM Drive.

To initialize the Drives, follow these steps:

1. Exit all applications you are running.

2. Turn the power OFF to your system, to your changer, and to any other external SCSI

devices.

3. Turn the power back ON to the Drive, to any other external SCSI devices and to your

computer system.

Pioneer LaserFacts System

Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc., has placed a full library of technical resource materials on a

Pioneer LaserFacts System. This is a FAX retrieval system that makes technical documents available

24-hours per day.

Please refer to the LaserFacts Directory of Documents to obtain the number of the document you wish to

order. You can obtain a Directory by calling the LaserFacts line or by calling End-User CD-ROM

Technical Support. See Appendix D, Pioneer Technical Resource Numbers.

To use the Pioneer LaserFacts System, follow these easy steps:

1. Call: 1-310-952-2309 from your FAX phone.

When you call the Pioneer LaserFacts System from your FAX phone, your documents will

be FAXed to you immediately; you can request up to three (3) documents at one time.

2. Respond to the system’s voice instructions.

Enter a five-digit Document Number from the Pioneer LaserFacts Document Directory to

indicate the document you wish to receive. If you do not have a directory to identify a

specific Document Number, follow the menu options and have the directory FAXed to you.

By responding to other menu options, you can access some of the most frequently requested

documents without entering a document number.

3. Hang up and wait for documents to be FAXed.

Your documents will be sent immediately when you call from your FAX phone.

Pioneer Technical Resource Numbers

US CUSTOMERSThis Software Driver Installation Guide should be your first reference if questions should arise during the

installation of your Pioneer CD-ROM drive. If your question is not answered or you find that you need

more assistance, Pioneer offers these other valuable resources for you to contact. (These Pioneer

Technical Resource Numbers are effective as of January 1995.):

Driver Installation, Hardware Set-Up and Configurations, and Troubleshooting(800) 872-4159 - PIONEER INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS REPRESENTATIVE

You may receive help from one of our representatives who will review your problem step-by-step and

help you to resolve it quickly and easily.

Software Drivers(310) 835-7980 - PIONEER BULLETIN BOARD

The latest software drivers for Pioneer CD-ROM products may be downloaded using your computer, a

modem and modem software.

Technical Documents and Updates(310) 952-2309 - PIONEER LASERFACTS SYSTEM

Technical Documents are available 24-hours a day. Documents with the latest information will transmit

directly to your telecopier (FAX) machine. Please refer to Appendix C for more information about this

Pioneer System.

EUROPE CUSTOMERSPlease refer to the addresses and telephone numbers below for the Pioneer facility in your area.

Europe Pioneer Electronic Europe N.V. BBS: 32-3-570-0880

Phone: 32-3-570-0511

Fax: 32-3-570-0894

Austria Pioneer Electronic Europe Phone: 43-1-522-2116

Fax: 43-1-522-2116 20

Gen.vertr.Pioneer Fa.Hans Lurf Phone: 43-1-6164-580-0

Fax: 43-1-6164-580-40

Belgium Pioneer Belgium Phone: 32-3-570-0500

Fax: 32-3-570-0884

Denmark Pioneer Electronics Denmark BBS: 45-4252-4866

Phone: 45-4252-6066

Fax: 45-4252-6459

Finland Ukokaupat Oy Phone: 358-0521-788

Fax: 358-0521-4702

France Pioneer Setton Phone: 33-1-4760-7999

Fax: 33-1-4760-7988

Germany Pioneer Electronics Deutschland BBS: 49-2156-911-900 Anal

49-2156-911-901 ISDN

Phone: 49-2154-913-0

Fax: 49-2154-429-670

Greece Christos Axarlis Phone: 30-1-3815-483

Fax: 30-1-3807-978

Iceland Hljombaer Phone: 354-562-5999

Fax: 354-552-5324

Ireland Audio Vision Import Phone: 353-1-4504-855

Fax: 353-1-4504-870

Italy Pioneer Electronics Italia Phone: 39-02-50-741

Fax: 39-02-656-6439

Norway Pioneer Electronics Norge BBS: 47-22-222-442

Phone: 47-22-222-212

Fax: 47-22- 223-320

Portugal SETRON Soc. de Equip. Electronicos Phone: 351-1-868-2407

Fax: 351-1-868-7175

Spain Pioneer Electronics Espana Phone: 34-3-729-0966

Fax: 34-3-729-0505

Sweden Pioneer Electronic Svenska BBS: 46-8-771-0822

Phone: 46-8-609-9141

Fax: 46-8-771-9250

Switzerland SACOM Data Phone: 41-32-51-5111

Fax: 41-32-51-7375

The NetherLands Pioneer Electronics Holland Phone:

31-36-538-7777

Fax: 31-36-536-5511

United Kingdom Pioneer High Fidelity(G.B) BBS: 44-1753-789-755

Phone: 44-1753-789-789

Fax: 44-1753-664-010